USB-COM422-PLUS4

The USB-COM422-PLUS4 module is a single USB interface to four independent RS422 ports, communication device. The integrated electronics of the USB-COM422-PLUS4 utilise the FTDI FT4232H (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed device) and includes RS422 level shifters plus Power/TXD/RXD LEDs to provide a visual indication of data traffic through the module. The module uses a standard USB Mini B device connector for connection to an upstream host or hub port. RS422-level signals, including modem handshake signals, are available on an industry-standard DE-9P connector. The maximum RS422-level data rate is 10Mbps. The USB-COM422-PLUS4 module requires USB device drivers, which are used to make the USB-COM422-PLUS4 appear as four Virtual COM Ports (VCP). This allows existing serial communications software such as HyperTerminal to exchange data through the USB-COM422-PLUS4 to a legacy RS422 peripheral device.

• Adds quad RS-422 serial ports by connecting to a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface.
• Easy plug & play installation and RS-422 device connection
• Works with USB 1.1 & 2.0 Host and Hub ports
• Industry standard FTDI chip set & device drivers for maximum compatibility
• Microsoft Windows WHQL-certified, Mac OS X, Linux and Windows CE device drivers
• Installs as four standard Windows COM ports
• Supports Windows Server 2008, 2003, Vista, XP, 2000, Windows CE, Linux, Mac OS X
• FIFO with 2k byte transmit buffer, 2k byte receive buffer
• RS-422 data signals: TxD+,TxD-,RxD+,RxD-,RTS+,RTS-,CTS+,CTS-,GND. Serial port speed up to 10Mbps
• Powered by USB port. No external power adapter required

Applications

Communications & Networking, Wireless, Portable Devices, Medical, Security, Audio, Industrial, Consumer Electronics, Sensing & Instrumentation, Imaging, Video & Vision

Warnings

In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.